Peppermint Patties Add Variety to Holiday Treats

There is a large variety of winter treats from classic cookies to fruit cake; instead, those who want to make a treat should opt for something that is out of the norm, such as peppermint patties.

Peppermint patties are sure to capture the spirit of winter—their minty flavor is refreshing and these delicious treats are small enough that eating one does not feel like a mouthful of sugar. To make peppermint patties, the following ingredients are needed:

· 1/4 cup softened butter

· 1/3 cup light corn syrup

· 1-2 tsp peppermint extract

· 3 cups powdered sugar

· 2 cups dark dipping chocolate

Once the ingredients have been gathered, assembling the peppermint patties is relatively easy.

1. Combine butter, corn syrup, extract and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer for about three minutes, until ingredients are well combined and are holding together.

2. Remove dough from bowl and break off about two teaspoon-sized sections. Roll into a ball and gently flatten with your hands. Put patties down on a pan lined with wax or parchment paper. Once all patties are made, place pan in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.

3. Melt chocolate in microwave for one minute 20 seconds. Let sit for an additional minute in the microwave. Remove and gently stir. Remove peppermint patties from freezer. Use a fork or a handy Winton Dipping tool to dip each patty in the chocolate, flip to coat the other side, then tap to remove any excess. Transfer chocolate coated patties to wax paper to cool. Top with chocolate jimmies to add variation to the standard patty.

4. Store in an airtight container, refrigerate if preferred but it's not necessary. Enjoy!